Karratha residents asked for input on push for COVID-19 royal commission

The City of Karratha is calling on residents to share their views on a proposal to advocate for a royal commission into Australia’s COVID-19 response. The idea, brought forward by Cr Brenton Johannsen, seeks a comprehensive review of how the pandemic was managed at all levels of government. Before deciding whether to support the motion, the council is inviting community input to gauge local sentiment. City of Karratha mayor Daniel Scott stressed the importance of hearing from a broad cross-section of residents to guide the council’s approach. “As the level of government closest to the people, our role is to represent the voices of our community,” Cr Scott said. “We understand the concerns raised by Cr Johannsen and want to know if our community believes local government has a role to play in advocating for a royal commission into COVID-19. It’s crucial that we hear from as many residents as possible to understand how they feel about this motion.” The consultation period will run until Monday, December 2, with feedback helping shape the council’s final decision at its December meeting. Residents can learn more and share their opinions through the city’s consultation platform: whatwemakeit.karratha.wa.gov.au.